Good evening!!!
Just a question to see what u ppl are using.....

 

semi-synth 5W30 is the spec I think

the fuel depends on where you live (yes, really, so check your car's handbook) - and whether diesel!

 

SIXX: I just posted on your New Member post so I know it's a North American 3.0 that your asking about. Just a note for the future, it would be good to put your general location and what motor when posting.

Anyhoo..... I use 5w-30 full synthetic and change it myself every 5k... My choice.

The manual specs premium fuel, 93 octane. That is what I use. Highly sensitive fuel components so get good gas for her....

 

I use Castrol GTX 5W-30 in my S Type. Change the oil and filter every 5K miles. I run only premium gas as well.

Regards:
Oldengineer

 

Castrol GTX 5W-30 as well (every 6,000), Premium, I to do my own oil change(s).

 

I use the premium grade gas. I've not been consistent on the oil brand, however, I have stuck with synthetic per the manual. I've used the Gastrol and Mobil One.

The manual says to change the oil every 10K or one year. I usually change between 6 and 9 months.

 

i run pennzoil synthetic of the 5w30 grade
fuel comes from shell 93 oct, i believe what these guys have to say www.toptiergas.com anybody else?

edit: also i use mann, oem or purolator oil filters because those brands are readily available and have the bypass valve.

 

I use G-Oil, an animal fat based biodegradeable "green" oil from Green Earth Technologies. I use the 5W30 and try to only use Shell V-Power Premium 93 octane. So far the combination is wonderful, after switching to G-Oil, my highway mileage went from 29.4 to 31.3.

 

Castrol GTX 5W-30 conventional oil and Purolator L20195 oil filter changed every 6,000 miles (most recently last Sunday at 36,000 miles on the odometer). 91 octane mid-grade gas, not loyal to any specific brand.

 

Jaguar had an agreement with Castrol for world wide products. Don't know if they are better but Castrol is what the factory recommends. Here is the long TSB from Jaguar about it.



Technical Service Bulletin
No.JagA100-0004
13 December 2004

Subject/Concern : Jaguar - Recommended Castrol Lubricants and Fluids in Service

Models :
XJ Range 1998- Vin range : 812317 Onwards

XK Range 1998- Vin range : 001246 Onwards

S-TYPE 1999- Vin range : L00600 Onwards

X-TYPE 2001- Vin range : C00344 Onwards


Markets : All

Section : 100-00

Section : General Information - 1

Summary :
In 2002 Jaguar Cars, as part of the Premier Automotive Group (PAG) group, entered into a strategic business co-operation with Castrol Oils for a minimum period of five years. This agreement provides the opportunity to work closely in conjunction with Castrol, in order to optimize our engine and transmission performance within both the Jaguar and Land Rover products.

Under this agreement, Jaguar Cars fully endorse the use of Castrol lubricants, where compatible, as a re-fill oil for the range of vehicles shown above, and is progressively developing the use of Castrol as the factory fill lubricant for both current & future products.

Cause : Approved Service Lubricants and fluids under the Castrol/Jaguar agreement.
Action : Jaguar"s long-term strategy for lubricants and fluids is to further develop the strong relationship with Castrol. Castrol have the experience and technology to support Jaguar during the continuation in improvements to the performance of Jaguar vehicles. This bulletin includes a comprehensive tables of lubricants and fluids currently recommended for all Jaguar vehicles. The tables provide supplier details, technical specifications and viscosity details for all vehicles. Castrol products MUST be used where possible.




Service Information
CAUTION : Always use the recommended lubricant or fluid. If these products are not available then the engineering specification for the specific unit must be adhered to at all times.

NOTE : The appropriate use of Jaguar recommended lubricants and fluids is subject to warranty audit.


Jaguar is constantly working with Castrol to ensure that a complete range of lubricants and fluids will be available in the near future.

1 . Refer to the attached table for the correct lubricant for the unit or system.

Engine Recommended Lubricants
NOTE : Use Castrol engine oils meeting viscosities 0W-30, 0W-40, 5W-30 (preferred) or 5W-40 and with the specifications listed below.

Region ROW ROW ROW ROW NAS
Model Service Fill Specification API SJ and ACEA A2 or A3 API SJ and ACEA A3 only API SJ/EC and ACEA A1 or A3Jaguar WSS-M2C913-B (preferred) Jaguar WSS-M2C913-B only API SL and ILSAC GF-3
VIN Range From Up to
XJ
3.2 V8 812317 878717 ×
3.2 V8 F00103 F59525 ×
4.0 V8 N/A 812317 878717 × ×
4.0 V8 SC 812317 878717 × ×
4.0 V8 N/A and SC F00103 F59525 × ×
3.0, 3.5, 4.2 N/A and SC G00442 current × ×
XK
4.0 V8 N/A 001246 031302 × ×
4.0 V8 SC 024687 031302 × ×
4.0/4.2 V8 N/A and SC 031303 current × ×
S-TYPE
Petrol derivatives L00600 current × ×
2.7 V6 Diesel ×
X-TYPE
2.0/2.5/3.0 V6 C00344 current × ×
2.0 Diesel D55324 current ×


Legend
ROW - Rest of World
NAS - North American Spec
N/A - Naturally aspirated
SC - Supercharged
PAS - Power assisted steering


Manual Transmission Recommended Lubricants

Recommended fluids Esso D21065 Esso LT 71141 Castrol BOT130M
Model Service Fill Specification Esso D21065 Esso LT 71141 Castrol BOT130M
VIN Range From Up to
S-TYPE
3.0/4.0 L00600 L86901 ×
3.0/4.0 L86902 M45254 ×
2.5/3.0/4.2 N/A and SC M45255 current ×
X-TYPE
2.5/3.0 V6 C00344 current ×
2.0 V6 C00344 current ×
2.0 Diesel D55324 current ×


Automatic Transmission Recommended Lubricants

Recommended fluids Esso LT 71141 Shell ATF 3403 M115 Shell M1375.4 MERCON V XT-5-QM ATF IDEMITSU K17(Jatco 3100 PL085)
Model Service Fill Specification Esso LT 71141 Shell ATF 3403 M115 Shell M1375.4 MERCON V XT-5-QM ATF IDEMITSU K17(Jatco 3100 PL085)
VIN Range From Up to
XJ
3.2/4.0 N/A 812317 878273 ×
3.2/4.0 N/A 878274 F59525 ×
4.0 SC 812317 878273 ×
4.0 SC 878274 F59525 ×
3.0, 3.5, 4.2 N/A G00442 current ×
XK
4.0 V8 N/A 001246 042634 ×
4.0 V8 N/A 04263 A30644 ×
4.0 V8 SC 024687 042634 ×
4.0 V8 SC 042635 A30644 ×
4.2 V8 N/A and SC A30645 current ×
S-TYPE
3.0/4.0 L00600 L86901 ×
3.0/4.0 L86902 M45254 ×
2.5/3.0/4.2 N/A and SC M45255 current ×
X-TYPE
2.5/3.0 V6 C00344 current ×
2.0 V6 C00344 current ×
2.0 Diesel D55324 current


Final Drive Recommended Lubricants
Differential Differential Transfer Case
Recommended fluids Shell Spirax Super TS90 M2C 192A Synthetic M2C 192A Synthetic
Model Service Fill Specification Shell Spirax Super TS91 M2C 192A Synthetic M2C 192A Synthetic
VIN Range From Up to
XJ
3.2/4.0 N/A 812317 878273 ×
3.2/4.0 N/A 878274 F59525 ×
4.0 SC 812317 878273 ×
4.0 SC 878274 F59525 ×
3.0, 3.5, 4.2 N/A G00442 current ×
XK
4.0 V8 N/A 001246 042634 ×
4.0 V8 N/A 042635 A30644 ×
4.0 V8 SC 024687 042634 ×
4.0 V8 SC 042635 A30644 ×
4.2 V8 N/A and SC A30645 current ×
S-TYPE
3.0/4.0 L00600 L86901 ×
3.0/4.0 L86902 M45254 ×
2.5/3.0/4.2 N/A and SC M45255 current ×
X-TYPE
2.5/3.0 V6 C00344 current × ×
2.0 V6 C00344 current
2.0 Diesel D55324 current


Other Recommended Lubricants/Fluids
Engine Coolant Engine Coolant PAS PAS Air Con. Refrigerant Brake Fluid
Recommended fluids DOW D542 ARTECO HAVOLINE Extended Life Coolant / Anti-Freeze Mobil ATF to Dexron 3 Specification INEOS Fluor(KLEA 134a) Clariant Super DOT4
Model Service Fill Specification Please refer to Technical Bulletin X100-16v3 WSS M97B44-D Mobil ATF to Dexron 3 Specification WSA-M2C195-A R134a Clariant Super DOT4
VIN Range From Up to
XJ
3.2/4.0 N/A 812317 878273 × × × ×
3.2/4.0 N/A 878274 F59525 × × × ×
4.0 SC 812317 878273 × × × ×
4.0 SC 878274 F59525 × × × ×
3.0, 3.5, 4.2 N/A G00442 current × × × ×
XK
4.0 V8 N/A 001246 042634 × × × ×
4.0 V8 N/A 04263 A30644 × × × ×
4.0 V8 SC 024687 042634 × × × ×
4.0 V8 SC 042635 A30644 × × × ×
4.2 V8 N/A and SC A30645 current × × × ×
S-TYPE
3.0/4.0 L00600 L86901 × × × ×
3.0/4.0 L86902 M45254 × × × ×
2.5/3.0/4.2 N/A and SC M45255 current × × × ×
X-TYPE
2.5/3.0 V6 C00344 current × × × ×
2.0 V6 C00344 current × × × ×
2.0 Diesel D55324 current × × × ×


©2004 Jaguar

 

I see nothing that gives preference to synthetics over 'regular' oil. Am I misreading?

 

No, you are correct. Jaguar does not specify synthetic oil.
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My 2003 manual states synthetic oil every 10K or 12 months whichever comes first.

 

My Jag dealer doesn't offer it or recomend it

 

There has always been a tremendous amount of debate concerning synthetic vs. conventional oil. I think the bottom line is as long as you run a decent brand of oil and change it along with your oil filter on a regular basis, you'll be fine. You must also check your oil level on a regular basis and top it up as required. It amazes me how many folks simply don't check their fluids or tire pressures between paying somebody else to do their routine service. Simple checks of fluid and pressures will save hundreds if not thousands of dollars of premature wear-and-tear on a vehicle over its lifespan....

 

Very strange. Neither my 2003 hardcopy or electronic copy 'passport to service' and 'driver's handbook' make that distinction. The PTS does mention the 10K mile interval but neither book specifies oil type beyond the expected API SJ/EC ratings.

As Jon89 mentions, frequent changes are far more important than oil type or brand.

 

Waking this thread to life as I'm trying to read up on what oil to use. The 2003 S-Type manual as linked to elsewhere on this forum states:

Caution: Do not use oil additives of any type. Use only
specified lubricants. Note that Jaguar does not approve
the use of synthetic engine oil in the V6 engine.

As I have a V6 engine in my Jag, I'm a bit confused by this as the dealer, a Jag specialist in the south of Sweden, uses Castrol Magnatec synthetic. I was ready to buy the Castrol but now I'm having doubts...

 

I have been using Castrol gtx 5w30 in my 2006 stype...changed out every 3500-4000km.

 

Show the dealer what Jaguar recommends and lets us know what answer he has.

Second guessing the OEM rarely pays off. There's considerable evidence indicating that these engine live long and happy lives while following their recommendations.

 

That caught my attention, since Im using castrol Shell Shell M1375.4 fluid in my tranny, and XF claims its an unapproved fluid.
Kinda makes you go hmmmm....